Travel Guides

Memphis Botanic Garden

The Memphis Botanic Gardens are a sensory delight through which
to stroll at any time of year. The 96-acre site at Audubon Park, in
the east of the city comprises 26 formal gardens each focusing on a
theme or species, ranging from a tranquil Japanese garden to the
magnificent Municipal Rose Garden, an organic vegetable garden and
a tropical conservatory. Highlights are the Ketchum Memorial Iris
Garden, at its best in April and May, and a Sensory Garden designed
to be enjoyed by the disabled.

The gardens host a weekly farmer's market on Wednesday from
April to October, providing locally grown and sourced produce and
delicacies. From February to October, Tuesdays aon the Terrace are
also hosted by the gardens, providing an evening of wine tasting
with proceeds going to support school-going children. Fratelli's
Cafe, located between the Water Garden and the sculpture Garden,
provides delicious lunches and snacks in a tranquil
environment.

Three annual plant sales are hosted by the gardens, with all the
proceeds going to various educational and horticultural programs.
Throughout the summer months, the gardens host live concert
evenings, inviting visitors to bring picnics and relax on the lawns
for the duration of the concert.